Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple

All about Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple

Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple was a simple shrine build by 30 Indian families whom lived at Jalan Hwi Yoh area in 1990. The shrine came about when some of the villagers claimed that they saw visions of Lord Muneeswaran. Thus, it was built to honour the lord. The shrine back then comprised of a flat semi-spherical granite with inscriptions and a trident placed under an unnamed tree. In 1969, people who maintained the temple then made improvements and added other deities to the temple. In 1995, the temple management committee decided to purchase the land and build a permanent temple with proper structure like the Gopuram, which was about 1500 square meters. The temple now have facilities like multi-purpose hall, mini library, classrooms and prayer hall. The temple Gopuram is now 3-tiered and it has an octagonal shape for lord Muneeswaran, with 36 gold plated tridents on roof tiles and two glass towers. With all support, they also run a kindergarten in Yishun area with 136 children.

Description of Environment

The temple is big and spacious. The environment is very peaceful and quiet. Temple premises is kept clean and tidy. There are facilities that serve to handicap users as well. The temple has a friendly environment.

Important Religious Events

Every year, many religious events take place in the temple. Some important events are the Chandi Yagam, Navarathiri and Skanda Shasti. Also, once every year, Lord Muneeswaran will be brought in the Silver Chariot to neighbouring places. People will offer prayer items such as garlands for Lord Muneeswaran during this procession.

Fun Facts!

There are some Fun facts about Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple. Back in the 1990s, Bodi Trees were planted in the temple. People who tried to chop the trees down failed. Those trees can still be seen in the temple now. One particular tree is being worshipped now in the temple too. This temple used to be a rubber plantation, before the shrine was built.

Directions

(The temple is located opposite Block 111 Serangoon North Avenue 1. There are direct buses to this area from various places such as Buona Vista, Clementi and Ang Mo Kio. Nearest Mrt is Ang Mo Kio and Serangoon Mrt. Bus services are: 74, 76, 132, 165, 73, 25 and 315, respectively. )